Exchange of ideas to revitalise Toukley
Business and community representatives will be meeting with Central Coast Council officers for an exchange of information and ideas about improving Toukley Town Centre. Council will present its planned and…
Events
Meditating for the sake of mental health
With Mental Health Awareness Month continuing throughout October, co-founders of The Sit, Mike Britton and Jason Partington, are encouraging Coasties to join in a month of daily meditations to help…
Pearl Beach Food and Wine Fare returns on October 8
After a two-year hiatus courtesy of the COVID pandemic, the Pearl Beach Food and Wine Fare will return on October 8. Hosted by the Pearl Beach Progress Association, the event…
Coastal Twist Festival opens
The long awaited Coastal Twist Festival was launched to much fanfare on Tuesday night, 27 September, at an all inclusive art exhibition at Umina’s The Public Gallery. The eight day…
People’s Pianos push north
Pianos for the People, a group that restores old pianos and installs them in public and private places is expanding to the NSW Northern Rivers in the wake of this…
Big art trail weekend at Killcare expected
The popular Bouddi Art Trail is back over the October long weekend and local organisers have good reason to expect a big turnout for this year’s event thanks to the…
Red carpet night to launch local feature film
Local filmmaker Tina A Wake will preview screen her debut feature film at Avoca Cinema on Monday evening (September 19) and locals are invited to the red carpet event. The full feature…
Inclusive dance party set for September 9
A second inclusive dance party led by young people is planned for Friday, September 9, after the inaugural event in June was a huge success, attracting more than 60 people….
Big September line-up at Red Tree Theatre
The Red Tree Theatre will present two big shows this month, kicking off with a new piece of Australian theatre presented in conjunction with Jopuka Productions from September 9-19. Set…
Twist and Shout plays at Art House
Following a successful performance at Laycock St Community Theatre in August, an international tribute celebrating the hits of the rock and roll stars of the ‘50s and ‘60s will play…
Full steam ahead for Singo’s Railway Hotel
John Singleton launched his newest hotel offering, the Railway Hotel in Gosford CBD on Thursday evening August 25th with a grand party featuring Aussie rock legend Jon Stevens and local…
Yattalunga artist wins Gosford Art Prize
Central Coast artist Claire Tozer has taken the $15,000 first prize in this year’s Gosford Art Prize, with her acrylic and ink work on canvas, Web. Tozer she had been…
Chromefest set to return in October
ChromeFest is set to return live to The entrance on October 21-23 after two years of being online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors will once again be able to…
Get involved in the Coastal Twist Festival
As the Coastal Twist LGBTIQA+ Arts & Culture Festival draws closer, organisers are calling on residents to get involved. To be held over seven days and nights, the festival will…
Fun for Probus club members despite lockdowns
Members of the East Gosford Probus Club managed to enjoy many outings in between COVID-19 lockdowns as they tackle the difficulties of growing older. Secretary Helen Bowers said members had…
Chorale set to celebrate 30th anniversary in song
The Central Coast Chorales is set to break the COVID sounds of silence with its 30th anniversary concert on Sunday, August 28. Celebration in Song will be presented at St…
Classics shine at Lakeside Car Show
In garages all around the Central Coast grand old motor vehicles are being buffed and polished ready for their parade at the Classic Car Show at The Entrance. Central Coast…
Groove Cruising on the Hawkesbury
Central Coast music lovers are literally jumping on board for live music after years of pandemic uncertainty and cancellations. One of Australia’s most popular Jazz and Blues performers Robert Susz…
Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Festival comes to the Coast
The Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Festival shows at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre on August 12 at 7pm, featuring nine action packed, adrenaline pumping and inspiring films. The two and a…
Eclectic photography exhibition at Umina’s new gallery
A fresh new photography exhibition dubbed Sliding Sunsets by three established local photographers was opened last Friday evening at Umina’s new gallery space on West Street. The gallery, The Public…